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ONBOARDS BIENNALE 2025 OPEN CALL

ONBOARDS BIENNALE is an exhibition of contemporary art displayed on billboards. In July 2025, the work of nationally and internationally established and emerging artists  can be viewed at any time of day on various billboards throughout Antwerp city.
RELATIONSHIPS

Onboards Biennale proposes the theme RELATIONSHIPS to artists, inviting them to explore social, environmental, cultural, and conceptual bonds, transforming public billboards into spaces of exchange between artists, audiences, and the urban environment.

Fifty (50) artists will be selected for the biennale

Submission deadline: 20 May 
Please note:
  1. Content Guidelines: Explicitly sexual, violent, or offensive content will not be accepted, as the artworks will be displayed in public spaces and are subject to the City of Antwerp’s Public Art display regulations. The Onboards Biennale reserves the right to refuse submissions that are regarded unsuitable for the event by the Selection Committee or Board of Advisors.
  2. Format and Submission Requirements: Each artist may submit only one recent work. Submissions that contain multiple works will not be considered by the Selection Committee. Submissions must include a small JPG file of an image that can be later submitted in high-resolution PDF file.
  3. Copyright and Authorship: The artwork submitted must be your creation, owned and copyrighted by you. It must not infringe on copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights. By submitting, you affirm that the work is your original creation and you are holding full rights to display and sell it. The Open Call is excepting the works of living artists only.
  4. Agreement to Terms: By submitting your work to the Onboards Biennale 25, you agree to the Modalités et conditions outlined on our website.
Specifications for Artwork Submission
TO UPLOAD NOW:
one JPG (1768 x 2500 px, max 5MB). 
The filename should be formatted as: FirstNameSurnameTitle.jpg 
(we will use this image for the selection process)
Useful documents that can help you with formatting: 
TO UPLOAD AFTER THE SELECTION:
  • Document Size: 841 × 1189 mm (A0, vertical)
  • Resolution: 300 DPI
  • File Format: PDF
  • File Name Format: FirstNameSurnameTitle

⚠ Important Notes:

  • Selected artworks must be submitted later in June in A0 format High Resoluition PDF to ensure proper printing. Files not meeting these specifications will be deemed ineligible for the biennale.
  • Avoid using predominantly dark (black) images, as they produce strong reflections in daylight, making them difficult to view.
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